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Miles Montego is a guy who has it allcars, boats, good looks, a mansion, money, women, and a past.

Miles is a retired high-level drug trafficker who has gone legitimate. Even though he’s turned over a new leaf, the DEA can’t seem to let him out of their sights. Miles’ extreme loyalty to his circle of friends and former colleagues, lead him to try and sway them to legal forms of business.

When Miles meets the girl of his dreams, Vanessa, she isn’t his usual type, as she is a Church Girl.” Miles and Vanessa embark on a fairytale romance, while God uses Vanessa as way to help Miles choose to hold on to his past or let go and let God have his way with his life.

Author Bio

Ryan M. Phillips lives in Orlando, Florida. She is the communications specialist for The Ephraim Project, Inc. and the author of four novels: Saving Grace, After the Fall, Fall from Grace and Ciao Bella. Visit her website at www.ryanmphillips.com.

I'm In Love With a Church Girl is based on the life of Galley Molina and the motion picture by the same name. Molina's counterpart in the story is protagonist Miles Montego; who acquired wealth as a drug trafficker but has moved on to become a legitimate investor and concert promoter. Montego, however, remains loyal to his friends who continue in their illegal pursuits. The DEA are building a case against them on drug charges and are determined to include Miles in their arrest. As a relationship with Vanessa Leon develops, Miles is confronted with his need for the fullness of life provided by becoming a faith follower of Jesus.

Ryan Phillips reaches a unique audience of readers from a contemporary culture with an insight and understanding that establishes her inimitable writing style. I'm In Love With a Church Girl is no exception. The medium of fiction is used as a platform to alert at risk youth to danger and consequences of wrong choices. A better choice is offered; a surrender to a life of faith and allowing God to take charge of their life.

Phillips understands the art and elements of good storytelling; a fast moving plot, intrigue, romance, conflict, and resolution. I'm In Love With a Church Girl is an action packed story with a strong redemptive message.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided for review purposes. The opinions expressed are my own.